October 22, 2024
When the district or a school building announces that a building is in a hold, what does that mean? This is when the hallways are cleared, and students remain in their area or...

October 17, 2024
Kearney, Nebraska - October 17, 2024 — Columbus Middle School (CMS) was awarded the Nebraska School Safety and Security Award at the Nebraska Safety and Security Summit held today...

October 15, 2024
On October 15, Columbus Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Chip Kay sat down with KLIR radio host Riley Scott to reflect on his first 100 days in office and discuss upcoming distri...

October 8, 2024
Parents, Guardians and Community Members: Join us at Columbus HIgh School on October 29th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm for an insightful presentation by Jay Martin, Nebraska Department...

October 2, 2024
Calling All Trunks! Columbus Public Schools Trunk or Treat event returns this Halloween, Thursday, Oct. 31st from 5 to 6 p.m. We're asking community and school groups who...

October 1, 2024
On October 1st, Dr. Chip Kay, superintendent of Columbus Public Schools, joined KLIR (101.1 FM) radio host Riley Scott for a community spotlight segment. Listen Now! During t...

September 19, 2024
We're just two days away from the Clash of the Cup at Memorial Stadium! Here is all the information that you need to know, with NEW updated items in BOLD . Join us on Septemb...

September 16, 2024
Come on out and show your Discoverer Pride! Join us on September 21, 2024 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE. Parking Lots will open at 10:00am . (map below) Pregame Pep Rall...

September 13, 2024
Come on out and show your Discoverer Pride! Join us on September 21, 2024 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE. Parking Lots will open at 10:00am. Pregame Pep Rally will take pl...

September 12, 2024
Community of Columbus, NE: Please take time to read through the entire update. It has been determined in collaboration with Columbus Public Schools and the Columbus Police Depa...
September 12, 2024
At 1:30am Law Enforcement contacted Columbus Public Schools regarding a student who had made a social media post as a "joke" that included a threat. A student has been cited by l...

September 11, 2024
A message from Dr. Chip Kay, Superintendent of Columbus Public Schools. I want to make you aware of a situation that happened off school grounds that we were made aware of at ...

August 13, 2024
The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a non-pricing meal service option for schools and school districts in low-income areas. CEP allows the nation’s highest-poverty school...

August 9, 2024
Columbus Public Schools and Columbus Middle School are asking you to be mindful of construction in our area. Be aware that changes in access to 23rd and 26th Avenues can occur...

July 29, 2024
The first Discoveries newsletter of 2024 hits mailboxes this week! Be on the lookout for everything you'll need to have a successful return from break. READ IT TODAY! English ...

July 19, 2024
We want to inform you that the application for free and reduced meals is now available. We understand that this process can be a bit complicated, so we want to help you. Join us f...

July 12, 2024
Elementary students from across Columbus Public Schools flocked to West Park in early July to participate in this year's summer school session. One-hundred and sixty-two students ...

July 10, 2024
Alumn, brothers serve 225+ meals daily for summer lunch program When you’re planning for and serving lunch for 225 or more people, your day can go a lot of ways. When those meals...

May 23, 2024
Columbus Public Schools Foundation proudly announces Jeff Peabody as the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Educator of the Year award. Sponsored by OneNebraska Federal Credit Unio...

May 23, 2024
Columbus Public Schools Foundation proudly announces Erin Settles as the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding New Educator of the Year award. Sponsored by OneNebraska Federal Credit ...